Personal Finance Course Description
In this course, students will learn how to shape their own financial lives, influence government and business economic policies, and participate fully in the economic system of the United States. Content includes information to encourage students to become rational, competent decision-makers, productive members of the workforce, informed and effective consumers, prudent savers and investors, responsible citizens, and effective participants in the global economy. They will develop financial skills for personal and family well-being; balancing work and family; management of resources; financial services and responsibilities; responsible use of credit; consumer decisions; and rights and responsibilities of consumers.
In this course, students will learn how to shape their own financial lives, influence government and business economic policies, and participate fully in the economic system of the United States. Content includes information to encourage students to become rational, competent decision-makers, productive members of the workforce, informed and effective consumers, prudent savers and investors, responsible citizens, and effective participants in the global economy. They will develop financial skills for personal and family well-being; balancing work and family; management of resources; financial services and responsibilities; responsible use of credit; consumer decisions; and rights and responsibilities of consumers.
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